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Tidbits: Piccolino's, The Choice Open

- Piccolino's Italian Grocer, Wine Merchant and Deli is now open at 10 Church Street in Ferguson. Actually, Piccolino's opened in December of last year -- we even included it in our final reckoning of 2012's openings and closings, thanks to a reader tip -- but a press release announcing the opening went out last week.

As its name suggests, Piccolino's stocks wine, Italian-cuisine staples (olive oil, gelato, cheeses) and its own house blend of coffee roasted by Starrs(1135 South Big Bend Boulevard, Richmond Heights; 314-781-2345). The deli menu includes meatball, salsiccia and muffuletta sandwiches.

- Ligaya Figueras of Saucespotted a new restaurant in the city's Benton Park West neighborhood: The Choice is now open at 3265 South Jefferson Avenue. The restaurant features Southern-style cuisine available from either a buffet or an à la carte menu.